Title:

 Duterte rejects joint patrols, eyes China weapons

Author:

Jim Gomez (Associated Press)

Source:

The Philippine Star

Date:

 September 14, 2016

Description:

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he won't allow government forces to conduct joint patrols of disputed waters near the South China Sea with foreign powers, apparently scrapping a deal his predecessor reached with the US military earlier this year.